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It has been so exciting to host people from all four corners of the globe over the last few weeks and we know they’ll keep coming as the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ continues. Here are some blogs and photo essays about the international visitors we’ve welcomed since June 11.
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Snow on Table Mountain blesses 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Table Mountain turned into a snow-capped winter wonderland on Tuesday, June 15. “When we opened the Cableway this morning we noticed that there was a light dusting of snow on the pathways and viewing decks,” said Table Mountain Cableway CEO Sabine Lehmann.
“It looks just like a winter wonderland and it lets us see the mountain in a completely different light. It’s an absolute blessing, especially for locals who don’t get to see snow very often,” continued Lehmann. “It’s also particularly special today as we haven’t seen snow for about two years.”
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Table Mountain – a premier destination for kids
The Winter Wonderland activity centre on Table Mountain is a premier destination for the kids of Cape Town, especially during the extra-long winter school holidays. And with our winter family special – where two kids under 18 years ride for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult – coming to the summit is a pocket-friendly and entertaining excursion for the whole family.
The Winter Wonderland activity centre has been quite the hive of activity lately. Our loveable characters – Misty the Cloud Fairy, Dale and Dora the dassies, Mother Nature and Egyptian Pharaoh Cleopatra – have been enthralling kids with their antics and, with a range of craft activities on offer, children can take more than their memories of a day on Table Mountain home with them.
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Lucille Cornelius – the business of going the extra mile
Meet Lucille Cornelius. She is a team leader for Table Mountain Cableway’s three souvenir shops, including the Shop at the Top, as well as the goods-receiving and storage room, and considers doing her job – part of which entails travelling up and down in the cable car at least 10 times a day – a true privilege.
What’s been the highlight of working at Table Mountain Cableway so far?
Definitely the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. It’s a very exciting time and I get to meet tons of people. I must make special mention of the Mexicans: they’re amazing customers (buying almost everything in sight) and they are very friendly. And the Brazilians! I have never seen so many beautiful people in my life.
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Competition time!
As a stunning setting for a romantic dinner (couples even get married here), a destination for the family, an opportunity to take time out
from the stresses of city living, or perhaps as the beacon that guides us home (the first sight of Table Mountain marks a glorious homecoming for all Capetonians), we have Table Mountain to thank for more than just a great way to find our way around the peninsula!
Show us how much Table Mountain means to you by voting for it in the New7Wonders of Nature contest and you could win an outing for the whole family. If you win, we'll take a picture of you and your clan and let you explain why you think Table Mountain deserves a place among the top attractions in the world.
Simply vote for Table Mountain as one of the world’s New7Wonders of Nature and forward your proof of voting (confirmation email), along with this email, to info@votefortablemountain.com by 12:00pm on July 15, 2010.
Up for grabs in this month’s competition are two adult and two child return tickets. The prize is valid until October 31, 2010. The draw will take place on July 16 and the winner will be notified via email by July 19.
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We want to hear from you!
How often do you use Table Mountain Cableway? Do you want to travel with us more often than you currently do? Would you be interested in a loyalty programme that gives you the opportunity to do so in a manner that is affordable and easy to use?
Table Mountain Cableway is committed to giving our loyal and frequent visitors the best experience possible, and the best value for their money. As such, we are in the process of determining whether our visitors would be interested in joining a frequent user or loyalty card programme.
You can help us create the best possible package for you by filling out a short survey. We look forward to receiving your invaluable input.
Fill out the survey here.
Thank you in advance!
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Join us on Twitter – a sure-fire way to stay in the know
Twitter is fast becoming the leader in social networking and Table Mountain Cableway is in on the action. Our profile – @TableMountainCa – already has more than 220 followers!
We are using our Twitter profile to keep you posted on the latest weather developments on the mountain (an update posted three time a day, sharing whether or not we are open as the development happens), to link you to our website’s latest blog posts, to re-tweet what people around the world are saying about Table Mountain, and to interact with all the visitors who come to our admire our mountain.
Here’s how to get in on the action:
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Join Twitter. It’s easy and free!
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Search for @TableMountainCa and click the “follow” tab.
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Voila! Our updates will now appear on your Twitter home page.
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If you want to get our attention, add @TableMountainCa to your 160-character message and we’ll be alerted that you’ve tweeted about us.
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Let us know what you think of Table Mountain! End your messages with #tablemountain so that users from around the world can easily access what's been said about us. Known as hash tags, adding the # character followed by key words creates trending topics for all to see.
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Kids Rule 2010 with Cape Town’s Big 6
It’s winter in the Mother City and with extra-long school holidays, kids rule. With five weeks to fill with activities, why not take in the Cape Town Big 6 (a collaboration of the six major attractions in the Peninsula) and enjoy their special winter offers. Cape Town Big 6's Kids Rule specials, tailored for tots, will make the holidays pass in a flash.
The Big 6 destinations are Table Mountain Cableway, Cape Point, Robben Island Museum, the V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and the Constantia Vineyards.
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BeenThere.tv a huge hit
The newly installed BeenThere.tv camera at the Upper Cable Station has been overwhelmingly popular with over 2 000 images taken in one week alone! Visitors can’t seem to pass up the opportunity to have their picture taken at the top of Table Mountain, view it online and share it with friends and family around the world – and it’s absolutely free.
As you can see from this picture of a thumb puppet, visitors have been getting up to all sorts of shenanigans in front of the BeenThere.tv camera.
The spectacular biodiversity on Table Mountain – in the heart of a city, no less – is just one of the things that make a visit here so special. Table Mountain is the only South African entry shortlisted for a spot in the New7Wonders of Nature. Be sure to cast your vote for the Mother City’s star attraction!
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